Free
Everything for searching on the ground
£0
- Printable search poster with QR code
- Your own search page where finders report sightings
- Sightings straight to your inbox
- Personal dashboard and search tips
How PawAlarm helps in Wakefield
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Wakefield — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your dog.
≈ 400,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedRusty
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedSofia
Found after 4 months and 3 days
ReunitedLotte
Found after 3 weeks and 5 days
ReunitedHector
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedBrie
Found after 5 days and 16 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Wakefield
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
What you get
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
- Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional
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First steps if you lose your dog in Wakefield
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Wakefield?
PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your dog was last seen – within 1 mi of Wakefield, that's about 26,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your dog reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
What should I do first when my dog goes missing?
Note the last-seen place and time, prepare a clear photo, and contact local animal services, shelters and vets. Ask people to report sightings with a location and time, so you can follow up on useful information.
Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 HoursHow much does an alert cost in Wakefield?
Alerts in Wakefield start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Wakefield: 1 mi reaches about 26,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 64,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Wakefield for free?
Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Wakefield – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Wakefield?
For Wakefield, we list RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch. Address: Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2DX. Phone: 01132536952. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What should I do if I find a stray dog in Wakefield out of hours?
Wakefield dog wardens work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding bank holidays. Outside that, ring customer services on 03458 506 506 for a council reference number. You can then take the dog to the kennels yourself, or keep it until a warden can collect it on the next working day.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Where are lost dogs taken in Wakefield?
Wakefield Council takes found dogs to Manor Kennels, 40 Manor Lane, Ossett WF5 0LJ (01924 261968 in working hours, 07859 955679 out of hours). The council advises checking with the kennels before reporting a lost dog.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Wakefield — who takes it in?
Found animals in Wakefield are handled by Wakefield Council Dog Wardens. Phone: 03458506506. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Wakefield: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your dog are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 26,000 people within 1 mi of Wakefield – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
